HB 2371 Summary

• Prohibits selling or giving automatic firearms (capable of shooting multiple shots with a single trigger function) to minors under 14 years of age without parental consent.

• Prohibits minors under 14 years of age from knowingly carrying or possessing automatic firearms in any location.

• Maintains existing exceptions allowing temporary firearm transfers for safety instruction, hunting, competition, and target shooting with parental consent.

• Establishes a class 6 felony penalty for violations of the automatic firearm restrictions for both adults and minors.

• Clarifies that the law does not require firearm registration or reporting of firearm sales.